Coworker Spat - Page 2

ILG · #11 10-21-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aegsm76

How long does it take to change it back the way she wants it? If it takes a short period of time, then I would change it before I left.
I would also say that she must have some other issues in her life if this issue is that important to her.

It doesn't take that long, it's just the point. I think I am going to change it back but not work anywhere near the desk when she is there if I can help it.

Pressing-On · #12 10-21-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ILG

It's a rather odd arrangement. We work at the same time but sort of at our own respective desks. So, I can have it the way I want it for a shift, sort of.

I put a foot stool down and a floor mat down as well and remove those when I leave.

So, sometimes she has to share your work area, but it's largely your area? Does she have to utilize information or equipment that is at your work area during your shift?

ILG · #13 10-21-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aegsm76

How long does it take to change it back the way she wants it? If it takes a short period of time, then I would change it before I left.
I would also say that she must have some other issues in her life if this issue is that important to her.

Yeah, I guess I should remember that. It's hard to feel compassion to someone who just seems to like to make your life hard.

ILG · #14 10-21-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix

I always put things back the way I found them. Or, the way that I know the next person will find most beneficial.

I'm always thinking about what will make it easier for others to do their job and I do go out of my way to do those things. I have no idea what you should do in this situation, but I do know that I would put it back the way it was when I found it.

I am naturally the kind of person who tries to make things easier for another but I have learned over the years that if I do that, I don't get treated fairly. People take advantage so I do tend to draw lines sometimes, like with this issue.

ILG · #15 10-21-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanah

you could make it like a reward/punishment system, when she pleases you, fix it the way she wants it; when she annoys you, dont fix it and leave gum wrappers and empty soda cans on the desk.

LOL! I sure could! Actually, I NEVER leave that kind of stuff behind. I think that would be just plain rude. However, she once left a part of a banana. It was tempting to make a big deal out of it.

But did I? Noooooooo!!! I picked it up and never said a word because that's just the kind of nice person I am! Anyway, if I did do that, she wouldn't see the irony nor learn the lesson.

ILG · #16 10-21-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pressing-On

So, sometimes she has to share your work area, but it's largely your area? Does she have to utilize information or equipment that is at your work area during your shift?

Yes, that is sometimes the case but it is largely my area. However I have gone to another area and forgotten to pick up my footstool. Horrors. It was a real issue. It could not go unmentioned!! It is like this anytime I forget and it makes it hard to want to comply. I drew a line at the keyboard because I have to change it when I get there, so why can't she?

ILG · #17 10-21-2011, 05:23 PM

Hey, ya'll don't forget the poll!!

Pressing-On · #18 10-21-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ILG

Yes, that is sometimes the case but it is largely my area. However I have gone to another area and forgotten to pick up my footstool. Horrors. It was a real issue. It could not go unmentioned!! It is like this anytime I forget and it makes it hard to want to comply. I drew a line at the keyboard because I have to change it when I get there, so why can't she?

Well, sorry about your trouble. That is why I was in sales. I didn't have to sit around an office full of women. I'd rather sit under a bridge with a tin can. LOL! Good luck! This problem is not going to go away any time soon.

Pressing-On · #19 10-21-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ILG

Hey, ya'll don't forget the poll!!

There wasn't one for going postal on her. I can't vote.

ILG · #20 10-21-2011, 05:26 PM

Okay, I wanted your honest opinions so I didn't tell you this yet. I talked to my supervisor about it and she wants me to put the keyboard back to "keep the peace". I feel like she said this because she knows I am more compliant and it irks me. Grrrr. Sure, I can put the keyboard back but it's not going to change the issue.